Hilal Kaya

Hilal Kaya is a Turkish Danish singer, songwriter and guitarist from Denmark. Her music blends Anatolian roots with psychedelic and soulful sounds. She has collaborated with the Danish group Kalaha , with whom she released the albums Mandala and Mystafa, as well as Tutku with Aarhus Jazz Orchestra. Tutku received four Danish Music Awards nominations. In 2025, Hilal Kaya was nominated for New Roots Artist of the Year, while her single Sultan was nominated for Best Roots Track of the Year at DMA Roots. Her solo journey began with @Perişan in 2024 and now leads to her debut album Sümbül, out on 28 August 2026 via CPL Music. The album brings together Anatolian folk traditions with psychedelic, rock and Nordic influences, exploring themes of roots, belonging and memory.